Introducing The Altra Olympus 6 Trail Trainer

The Altra Olympus 6 trainer features the latest in trail trainer tech from engineered mesh uppers to a Vibram® Megagrip outsole for some of the best grip yet.

Every trainer brand seems to have their very own story. For Altra it all started with a toaster, not the usual bit of brekkie but a means to take a running trainer apart and deconstruct it to create something superior. Started by high school pals Brian Beckstead and Golden Harper who met during cross country training, Altra was born through a mutual love of running by two trail blazers looking to shake up the running trainer world. The toaster thing was just the start with the official launch of the brand back in 2009. From various prototypes and vigorous marathon testing the first Altra trainer hit the retail shelves in 2011 which pioneered various innovative technologies with comfort and function at their very core. Over the last 15 years the Utah born brand has come a long way from their very first prototypes with popular silhouettes like the Altra Olympus 6 trainer, a staple trail running shoe packed full of the very latest trainer tech.

Tech heavy trail runners have become a key part of the new found love for “going outdoors”. Covid lockdowns created a desire to get into the countryside as city slickers looked to ditch the grime & crime of the metropolis for the hills & trails of the countryside. With that came a new hybrid style which merged the traditional urban attire with performance gear and trail ready garb. Some might called it Gorpcore, but for others it’s simply just a way of life whether its worn for trekking or trail running. As far as current outdoors performance trends go, the Altra Olympus 6 trail trainer ticks all the boxes.

Featuring a modern trail runner silhouette with engineered mesh uppers which have been designed for enhanced breathability. State of the art cushioning comes courtesy of the compression moulded EVA foam midsole with the addition of a premium Achilles pillow. The Olympus 6 also boasts superior grip with its Vibram® Megagrip outsole which features an updated lug pattern for added durability, stability and traction. An extra roomy toebox gives your toes the freedom they truly deserve utilising the Original FootShape Fit. As far as a modern day trail runner goes it doesn’t really get much better than the Olympus 6 from Altra which is now available to shop from size? and various other retailers. Also don’t forget to subscribe to Sneaker Jobs & follow @sneaker_jobs to keep up to date with all the latest industry news.